Herb · Asia
Kadam
Anthocephalus indicus
Traditionally attributed effects: bark tonic, fever-reducing, astringent; fruit cooling; for fever, mouth ulcers and stomatitis, eye inflammation, stomach irritation in children, snake bites.
Safety notes
Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Preparation
Bark powder 6–12 g; tea of fruit or leaf 14–24 ml; leaf decoction as a gargle.
Use in traditions
Described in the Ayurvedic materia medica. Sanskrit name: Kadamba. The kadam, with its spherical orange flowers, is associated with Krishna, who according to the stories played beneath it. The flowers are fragrant in the monsoon season; the bark is used for fever and eye inflammation.
Applications
Use by tradition
How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.
Ayurvedic materia medica
Attributed effects
Bark tonic, fever-reducing, astringent; fruit cooling; for fever, mouth ulcers and stomatitis, eye inflammation, stomach irritation in children, snake bites.
Preparation and amount
Bark powder 6–12 g; tea of fruit or leaf 14–24 ml; leaf decoction as a gargle.
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